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Jimmy Hamilton Coldstreamer Info??

Macboro — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:37:15 GMT

From: Malcolm Errington <malcolm.errington@sky.com>
To: manecook@aol.com
Sent: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:06
Subject: James (Jimmy) Hamilton

Dear Mr. Cook,

I am writing a history on my local football club Hartlepool United and am anxious to obtain details, date and place of birth and death etc., of Jimmy Hamilton who played for Hartlepools from 1931 to 1933 and later managed them from 1935 to 1941. Most sources state that he was born in Hetton Le Hole either in 1900 or 1903.

My understanding is that he served in the Coldstream Guards towards the end of the First World War and was a brigade boxing champion in the early 1920's. On leaving the Army he played for Crystal Palace F.C. for several seasons before returning to the north-east.

Local sources suggest that he ran a small business, newsagents perhaps, in the Thornaby area to supplement his income from football. After leaving Hartlepools he concentrated on his business and was never actively involved in football again.

Any information you, or your colleagues, may be able to provide on Hamilton would be gratefully received as my publisher, Breedon Books, is anxious to include as much personal data as is practicable.

Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Regards,

Malcolm Errington

Bereavement

Mannie Cook — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:02:27 GMT

Ladies/Gentlemen
It is my very sad duty to report the passing away of Branch Member No 2663563 Mr Leslie Wilson who died this morning in James Cook University Hospital. We only learned yesterday afternoon that he was ill in hospital and I was going to visit him today in fact I was ready to leave when I received a phone call with the sad news.
Les was a lovely man and a true Coldstreamer.
On behalf of our President, Vice Presidents, Committee and members I offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.RIP

Armistice Day Service

Mannie Cook — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:49:30 GMT

Gentlemen
I received a letter yesterday from The Reverend Mike Proctor who is our branch Padre, inviting us to the Armistice Day Service to be held in the St Cuthbert's Church, Marton, on Wednesday 11th November 2009 at 10.45hrs.
At this service they will read out the names of those of this parish, who gave their lives in the service of their country in the First World War. They will also read out the names of service personnel who have died since the Great War.
If any one would like a name to be included please let me know and I will contact The Rev'd Mike Proctor.
The service will also be an opportunity to offer prayer for our armed forces personnel and to support those who are bereaved, injured or anxious.

Funeral of L/Cpl Hill

Mannie Cook — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:43 GMT

Gentlemen
Information from RHQ.
The funeral of L/Cpl Hill will take place at 13.30hrs on Tuesday 27 October 2009 at St Matthew's Church, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1DL.
Association members may attend if they wish but they should be aware that the church can seat a max of 350 people and they will most likely have to stand outside.
Branches wishing to be represented with their standards will need to attend on Monday 26th October 2009 at the church at 14.00hrs.
Standard Bearers are to liaise with Mr Tom Milne (Captain of Standards TRBL)
on 01428 606 298 or g4cmg@btinternet.com

Message of Condolence

Mannie Cook — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:38:45 GMT

Gentlemen
We have been asked by Presenting Coldstream (the people of the town of Coldstream who organise and run Civic Week) to post this message.
During the coffee morning held this Saturday the Chairman of Presenting Coldstream made the announcement that they wished to pass on their heartfelt condolences to the family of L/Cpl Hill and the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
They also wished to pass on their 'Get Well Soon' to the injured from the same incident. One lady also asked if we could let the 'Old Coldstream Guards' know as I know they are all one big family.
With Deepest Sympathy and our Best Wishes from the townspeople of Coldstream.
Just for information, the flags at the Town Hall and the Primary School were flown at half mast throughout the week following the tragic loss.

Geoff ex-2cg and Annemarie McCall

Job vacancy

tom harris — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:15 GMT

Boro are after a new Manager,any takers.Or who would you like to take over.

all quiet

Bill Spence — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:17:22 GMT

Seems all quiet on the message board lately.
I see Malcolm back, what a wonderful sight
seeing the winter geese coming home followed
by Malcolm's camper van.
Well a month and a bit since I retired and still decorating
our lass talked me in to it she said 60s decor won't come
back in to fashion.
See you all at the next meeting.

Bill Spence

Supporting the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan ..

Adam Brady — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:02:50 GMT

Gents, Ladies, and Coldstream followers:

Over the last couple of weeks I have been racking my brains to try and get something done that can help support the Coldstream Guards during their Tour of Afghanistan.

Leaving the Regiment in only a few weeks and watching all my friends and fellow Coldstreamers deploy has seen many mixed feelings come my way. To be honest, a few months ago I thought that it would be relief that would be the emotion that took over but that was far from the truth, as Coldstreamers are all forged from Cast Iron Moulds and to trying to explain those feelings to others who could not compare experiences would not (I am afraid to say) have the same effect.

I tell you this as I want you all to know how much passion I put into projects such as these. They are planned meticulously to ensure that the vision is equalled, if not superseded by the solution.

I have come up with three projects that all of you, some of you or even none of you may be interested in. If you arent interested I only ask can you please pass on these details to others that may be interested that, in itself, will be enough.

All of these projects will allow everyone to taking part to take something away, but still directly help with the appeal to help Coldstreamers Serving in Afghanistan.

Firstly, I am proud to announce the 2010 Coldstream Guards (support in Afghanistan) CD Calendar. It has taken over 3 weeks to design and should appeal to everyone not only Coldstreamers, with amazing images and Coldstream Trivia.

Secondly, is a simple clock that has been customised with a face that will promote the wristband appeal plus it keeps very good time!

And last, but not least will be the Coldstream Guards Op Herrick 11 Commemorative Capstar. This will be produced on completion of the Battalions Tour of Afghanistan and will allow YOU to get your name on a piece of Coldstream History. I am very excited about this project, and details will follow very, very soon!

More details on these projects are available at: http://www.shinycapstar.com/opherrick11supportpage.htm

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY by taking part in any of these projects, you are directly *helping support the Coldstream Guards in Afghanistan.

*Profit from the sale of these items will be donated to the wristband appeal fund and also used to develop other items that will be sold to promote the wristbands appeal fund.

Thank you.

Adam

Coldstream Cup Race Report

macboro — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:48:45 GMT

Gentlemen,
The Coldstream Cup Race Report is now on-line. As always thanks to Mannie for his excellent report and Pics.

http://www.coldstreamguards-boro.org/Page%205htm.htm

The Repatriation ......

ShinyCapstar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:49:11 GMT

Gents, ladies & guests.

There has been much talk and speculation regarding the repatriation of Service Personnel through Wootton Bassett. I have had hundreds of e-mails through ShinyCapstar asking me to confirm details and clarify remarks made on various websites on the World Wide Web.

Whilst I dont promise to be an expert in this subject, I have spoken to various individuals and organisations that do have knowledge in this area. This information has been sourced, extracted and replicated so all can be aware of the details for these events.

The History of Wootten Bassett:
The town of Wootten Bassett is within close proximity to Junction 16 of the M4, allowing easy access to other towns and cities including London. For the last two years, the people of Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, have stopped to pay their respects to soldiers being repatriated to RAF Lyneham and driven through their town en route to the mortuary at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

In 2007 repairs to the runway at RAF Brize Norton meant that soldiers were flown into nearby RAF Lyneham instead, and Wootton Bassett High Street, and the new war memorial, were suddenly on the route that the hearses took to the mortuary. Three members of the local branch of the Royal British Legion happened to see a flag-draped coffin passing through, and asked the airbase to notify them in advance in future. On one occasion, the repatriation coincided with bellringing practice in St Bartholomews and All Saints Church, and the ringers tolled for the dead, so starting another tradition.

There has been a huge media interest and what started as a small town showing their respects to service personnel has now turned into a logistical nightmare for the emergency services of how an atmosphere of dignified respect could be maintained. The town has now become a focus for a national upsurge of public support for the forces and public grief.

The Repatriation:

There has been much discussion about attending a repatriation of a Serviceman killed in action as they move through Wootton Bassett from RAF Lyneham. These events have risen in high profile and Servicemen from Regiments and Corps of the casualties have attended to pay their respects in many occasions. Hopefully the following information should confirm or clarify questions that may be raised.

As a Regiment we wholeheartedly admire the people of Wootton Bassett and have a high regard for what they do on repatriations. The repatriation is, and always will be, generated by the local community and townsfolk of Wootton Bassett who welcome servicemen with open arms. With this in mind, we should all be thoughtful, and respect that the local community has primacy on these events.

Household Division personnel are advised that may attend if they wish in Combats, Number 2 Dress or civilian clothes but if in uniform, they should avoid taking up prime positions which include the road edge. Home Service Clothing should not be worn at such events. Serving Personnel are also reminded that they should gather in small groups and stand to attention (saluting if in uniform) when the cortege passes. Service Personnel are also reminded that they are not to clap when the cortege passes.

All are advised that this is not a military parade and therefore it would be very insensitive to the locals if hordes of serving soldiers arrived and started to form up in threes, as per an official parade. The funeral and other commemorative services are the time and place for such military activities.

Association members may attend if they wish to do so but they should please respect that no formal duties are required from ex-members, as this is not a formal parade. The Regiment also fully supports the attendance of those attending this event.

The Regiment will ensure that they make every effort to allow Serving Soldiers to attend, but all should be aware that this may not always be the case due to other commitments that may not have been publicised. All should also note that the body is repatriated by members of the regiment at RAF Lyneham.

We should all remember that the local community has primacy during the Repatriation at Wootten Bassett. Every effort will be made to disseminate information regarding funerals and commemorative services, to enable all to be informed.

Finally, our grief is a Regimental and National emotion but we do not need to be present in Wootten Bassett to express it.
In the same vein Wootten Bassett welcomes everyone wishing to pay their respects.

N.B There will no doubt be questions regarding this subject. As previously mentioned I post this message after trying to source and gather as much information as possible to make everyone aware. Should anyone have any further questions please forward them to me and I will endeavour to get an answer as soon as possible. As always, debates are healthy and I know that this subject will be very close to many (including myself).

I post this information to help, aid and inform people, and not to entice others into an argument.

Coldstream Cup Sweep stakes

macboro — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:13:56 GMT

Gentlemen & Ladies,
The results of the Coldstream Cup Sweep-Stakes are now on-line.
Best Regards, Mac

http://www.coldstreamguards-boro.org/TCGA%20Sweepstakes%20result.htm

Looking for Ron Hall

macboro — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:56:02 GMT

From: lee_olley@hotmail.com
Looking for Ron Hall

Hi, I wonder if you could possibly help me, between 1957-1959 my father, Christopher A Olley, served in the coldstream guards (number 23418489) and we're trying to track down his old friend from back then, Ronald Hall (from Liverton Mines) who served in the Coldstream Guards at the same time.

Would you be able to help at all ?

Even such information as a potential middle initial or his exact birth date could be very helpful. Through the electoral register I've tracked down around 40 Ronald Hall's and with a bit more detail we can hopefully home in on him.

I do hope that you can help ?

Best regards.

Latest comms on the Iraq Inquiry

macboro — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:18:49 GMT

Gentlemen,
Latest Comms on the Iraq Inquiry

http://www.coldstreamguards-boro.org/20091002%20Letter%20from%20Sir%20John%20Chilcot%20to%20Veterans%20of%20the%20Iraq%20Campaign.pdf

Free Tkts for London Wasps

macboro — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:59:53 GMT

Gentlemen,
Free tkts for Vets.are available to see London Wasps play.
Click here for all the details

http://www.coldstreamguards-boro.org/JOIN%20US%20FOR%20RUGBY%20RacingMetro.htm

Battalion KIA in Afghan

macboro — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:08:36 GMT

Gentlemen,
It is with great sadness that we must confirm that a Coldstreamer was killed in action, as the result of an IED, in Afghanistan on Thursday 8th October 2009. Details of identity will be announced in the media shortly.

Regards

Billy Matthews

CAPTAIN R W C MATTHEWS

ASSISTANT REGIMENTAL ADJUTANT

REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS COLDSTREAM GUARDS

WELLINGTON BARRACKS

BIRDCAGE WALK

LONDON SW1E 6HQ